Your Week in Asia
Raisina Dialogue, German chancellor visits Japan, New Zealand expands reopening
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
New Zealand
International relations
U.S. warns against any permanent China military presence in Solomons
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
Interview
N.Z. calls for potential CPTPP members to meet 'high standards'
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
International relations
Japan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
Economy
New Zealand first-quarter inflation rises to 30-year high
CPI jumps as rising prices in food, construction and housing fuel trend
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
International relations
New Zealand PM eyes economy reboot with Japan, Singapore visits
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
Economy
New Zealand's central bank raises interest rates to 1.5%
Hefty hike of 50 basis points goes up against rising inflation expectations
Your Week in Asia
Indonesia's GoTo IPO, China economic data, Hong Kong's one man race
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
International relations
No China base: Solomon Islands' denial does little to quell fears
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
International relations
Solomons confirms China security talks; Australia, N.Z. concerned
Pact would be major inroad for Beijing in U.S. allies' Pacific 'back yard'
Coronavirus
New Zealand to reopen borders earlier than planned
Ardern says reopening 'will spur our economic recovery'
Economy
New Zealand's central bank hikes rates for third consecutive time
Bank aims to get on top of rising inflation and hot housing market
Sports
New Zealand Rugby, players approve partnership with Silver Lake
U.S. private equity firm to provide 'capital to invest in the game at all levels'
Coronavirus
New Zealand border to reopen, but not fully until October
Easing planned in phases; 10-day self-isolation at home still required
Coronavirus
New Zealand PM Ardern self-isolating after exposure to COVID
She is without symptoms after coming into contact with positive person on plane
Natural disasters
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Clean-up continues a week after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Natural disasters
New Zealand supplies to reach tsunami-hit Tonga on Friday
Navy ships carry first relief supplies to disaster-struck island nation
